Application Security Analyst
Alignerr • Remote
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Review and analyze real-world application security scenarios spanning code, APIs, and system behavior
- Classify vulnerabilities including authentication flaws, injection risks, access control issues, and business logic failures
- Evaluate secure coding practices and the quality of remediation strategies
- Build and validate security-focused reasoning datasets that teach AI how to accurately assess and prioritize application risk
- Provide structured, well-reasoned written analysis that bridges security expertise and AI training needs
About the Role
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more security-aware AI systems — and we need experienced application security professionals to make it happen. If you know how software actually breaks in production, how vulnerabilities emerge in real systems, and how to separate genuine exploitability from theoretical noise, this role was built for you. Your expertise will directly shape how frontier AI reasons about application security risk.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in application, product, or software security
- Solid understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common production vulnerabilities
- Able to distinguish real-world exploitability from theoretical risk with confidence
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to articulate structured security reasoning clearly
- Self-directed and comfortable working asynchronously on task-based assignments
Nice to Have
- Experience in penetration testing, bug bounty, or secure code review
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks or security assessment methodologies
- Background working across web, mobile, or API security contexts
Why Join Us
- Work directly on cutting-edge AI systems with top-tier research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Apply deep security knowledge to an emerging and high-impact field
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Compensation Analysis
We're partnering with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more security-aware AI systems — and we need experienced application security professionals to make it happen. If you know how software actually breaks in production, how vulnerabilities emerge in real systems, and how to separate genuine exploitability from theoretical no
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.